How to Pronounce "tracer"
word
TRAY-ser
TRAY-suh
Definition
A tracer is a special bullet that leaves a visible trail so you can see its path, or a device or tool used to track or follow something's movement, such as in technology or science.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɹeɪsɝ/
British English
/tɹˈeɪsɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRAY-ser
UK
TRAY-suh
Listen in Context
A tracer bullet makes it easier to see where you are shooting at night.
Scientists used a tracer to follow the path of the water in the river.
The new phone app includes a tracer feature for lost devices.
During the training exercise, they fired tracers so everyone could see the bullet paths.